Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The commercial economy has gradually transformed Christmas into yet another occasion focused on financial gain, rather than its true spiritual meaning, the Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has stated.

The Archbishop of Colombo emphasized that the public must clearly understand that Christmas is not meant to be a money-making festival, but a time to reflect on faith, humility and compassion.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith further noted that excessive commercialization has overshadowed the core values associated with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and called on society to move away from materialism and consumerism.

According to His Eminence, Christmas should instead serve as a rem...